Events in Malaysia
CRC@20 FEATURE
UNICEF UK Ambassador and Manchester United player Ryan Giggs enjoys a lively conversation with 16-year old MH, a refugee teen whose parents come from Myanmar. Photo credit © UNICEF Malaysia/2009/Palani Mohan.
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CRC@20: All Rights for All Children
UNICEF’s partners and activities in Malaysia
Association of Accredited Advertising Agents Malaysia
Kancil Student Award 2009 • September 2009
The 4As Kancil Awards, Malaysia’s most prestigious annual advertising awards, has picked the Convention on the Rights of the Child as one of two themes for its Student Award 2009. Read story
Taiping Peace Initiative
Taiping Youth Leadership Training • 8 – 9 August 2009
Faced with the challenge of becoming the peace-builders of the future, 50 youth aged between 15 and 18 from Taiping, Perak, used stories, songs, art and drama to share their perspectives of peace during a Youth Leadership Training jointly organised by UNICEF and the Taiping Peace Initiative. Read story
Manchester United and UNICEF UK
Defending vulnerable children • 17 July 2009
Manchester United stars Ryan Giggs, Patrice Evra and Federico Macheda as well as Manchester United Foundation Chief Executive John Shiels took time out of the club's pre-season tour of Asia to join UNICEF to champion the rights of marginalised children in Malaysia and highlight their increased vulnerability to HIV. Read story
My Child Malaysia
Celebrating children's rights • June – December 2009
A free parenting guide published every other month, MyChildMalaysia is running a series of articles anchored on the Convention on the Rights of the Child. Each activity-based article focuses on a "right" in the CRC and suggests play activities that can be carried out in class or at home to help children learn about their rights.
• 06.09: All children have rights
• 08.09: A child’s right to play
Childline Malaysia
19 May 2009 onwards
Childline Malaysia operates in the spirit of the Convention of the Rights of the Child with a special focus on every child’s right to be heard and protected. Planned activities include a national 24/7 emergency toll-free helpline for children in need of care and protection. Read story.
Taylor’s University College
Hear Us Out II • 11 April 2009
The International Canadian Pre-University (ICPU) program at Taylor’s University College organised Hear Us Out II which brought together some 200 students who ranged in age from 18 to 20-something. The Conference comprised a series of exciting workshops and discussions which focused on global concerns by youth and for youth. Read story.
Media Prima Radio Networks
Hot.fm, Fly.fm & One.fm celebrate children • yearlong
Media Prima Radio Networks Malay, English and Mandarin radio stations – Hot.fm, Fly.fm and One.fm – have come aboard to celebrate children and their rights. The popular radio network will produce multi-language public service announcements in June, September and November. Read story.
Continue to check this space for updates on new events and partners!
For more information, please call the Communication Team at (+6.03) 2095 9154:
Indra Kumari Nadchatram
Email: inadchatram@unicef.org
Shiao Eek, Tee
Email: setee@unicef.org
Faradiza Zahri
Email: fzahri@unicef.org
